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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,351.49, 759,340.71 and 317,721.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,351.49, 759,340.71 and 317,721.52 is: 438,372.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,351.49 : 759,340.71 = 317,721.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,351.49/759,340.71 = 317,721.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,351.49x = 759,340.71 × 317,721.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,351.49x = 241,258,880,782.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,258,880,782.38/550,351.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,372.36

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